In a world of skepticism, negativity and tattered truths, I found Ignite Good by happenstance really. Paul Kaye, the President of MSIA and the Heartfelt Foundation invited me and a bunch of other spirited and eager millennials

If I clicked my mouse one more time and didn't take that leap, I would have continued to do disservice to everyone, including myself. Our genius lies in our truth and when we pursue it, the world gets to experience it.

At a time when young people are facing so many obstacles -- including student-loan debts and a very tough job market -- there's an urgent need to ignite empathy and innovation. The realities of our economic crisis have been especially harsh on young people, and since it's clear that solutions won't be coming out of Washington any time soon, improving these realities requires all hands on deck. In that spirit, I'm delighted to announce the IGNITEgood Millennial Impact Challenge, a nationwide search for innovative ideas to make the world better through service. The Millennial Impact Challenge will identify game changers among young men and women and connect them with the resources they need to turn their visions into reality.